Following the hurricane, some extremist religious groups blamed gay marriage for causing God to remove his protection from the land. What best explains this kind of prejudice

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The extremist religious groups are using the scapegoat theory to place blame on the LGBTQ+ community for causing a natural disaster. This theory suggests that when individuals or groups experience frustration, they may direct their anger and aggression towards a powerless group, blaming them for their problems.

Following the Hurricane, Some Extremist Religious Groups Blamed Gay Marriage